Podcast Episodes

Special Episode: The Iranian Nuclear Gamble with Richard Nephew

Season 1 Episode 89

Senior research scholar at Columbia University and former NSC Director for Iran Richard Nephew joins Michael for another special episode to analyze t…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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The 'Sledgehammer' to Global Trade: Kelly Ann Shaw

Season 1 Episode 88

Michael talks with Kelly Ann Shaw, former Deputy Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs, about President Trump's 'sledgehammer…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Special Episode: The Next Move in the Iran Crisis with Richard Nephew

Season 1 Episode 87

In this special episode, Michael talks with Iran expert Richard Nephew, who warns of impending U.S. military strikes on Iran's deeply buried nuclear …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Iran Equation: Gen. Frank McKenzie

Season 1 Episode 86

In this episode of NatSec Matters, we revisit Michael Allen's conversation with General (Ret.) Kenneth 'Frank' McKenzie, Jr., former commander of U.S…

7 months ago

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An Unwinnable War: Mark Montgomery

Season 1 Episode 85

Michael Allen welcomes back RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery to the podcast, where he explains why—even with a ceasefire—ending the war between Russia and…

7 months, 1 week ago

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The Long War: Glenn Corn

Season 1 Episode 84

Michael Allen talks with former CIA executive and US foreign policy expert Glenn Corn, a regular guest of NatSec Matters. Glenn shares insights from …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Palaces & Policy Shifts: Jeffrey Feltman

Season 1 Episode 83

Michael Allen talks with former senior State Department official Jeffrey Feltman about President Trump's "new approach" to the Middle East following …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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Beijing's Long Game: Mike Studeman

Season 1 Episode 82

Michael Allen talks with retired rear admiral and China expert Mike Studeman about the geopolitical implications of President Trump's trade negotiati…

8 months ago

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The Biotech Frontline: Dawn Meyerriecks

Season 1 Episode 81

Jeremy Bash explores the biotech battleground with former CIA science and technology chief Dawn Meyerriecks. Dawn, a key voice on the National Securi…

8 months, 1 week ago

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Statecraft 2.0: Dennis Ross

Season 1 Episode 80

Andrew Shapiro talks with former US Ambassador Dennis Ross, who argues that the country's foreign policy needs a reboot. Amb. Ross explains the princ…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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